[Worldseries27]

Word of mouth helps, research is better. My mendoza line is their schooling and internships so none of clint's would make the cut.

[sowilts]

Vizavee Brownwood, John Santos. The best in the business.

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

I haven’t had to visit a doctor at the Villages doctor, but no doubt I will at some point. I’ve got a good PPO supplemental Medicare plan, and just looking for tips on how to find the best doctors in the area, whether PCP or specialists. Are there any good ‘doctor finder’ web sites, for example, and what to look for/what to stay away from? Thanks.

Have had good experiences with Village Health over all. They are very responsive once you understand how their phone service works. One phone number directs you to all your dr services. Dr. Anuligo is very friendly, responsive and thorough. He is moving from Brownwood area to Mulberry area I believe.

I have had FL Blue Medicare HMO so referrals are a must but once I was "in" with my PCP he wrote up 6 referrals on day one. The hardest part was getting the first appt with him. It did take 3 months.

The Dr's are really booked up once snowbirds come back so advice, just plan early. Do not wait to schedule your "well visit". I did see an RNA right away after signing up for an ear infection so it's not that you can't get in for an issue if you need to. It's just that well visits w the actual Dr takes time. They schedule them 6 months out.

I had a loop recorder removed at The Villages Hospital cath lab and had fine experience. I learned while in the Cath lab that they do not do major heart procedures there, only miner interventions like loop recorders or pace makers etc which is somewhat concerning as I am a two time CABG angina zipper club member and had a good main artery punctured in an Orlando cath lab in 2019 that required emergency open heart surgery.

The Village Hospital medivacs to Ocala or Leesburg or Shans if there is a major heart surgery emergency requirement. I found that interesting to know as time is of the essence.

Hope this info helps.

[wwwson]

We have been going to Dr. Ana Karovska for years now. She is just outside the villages in Leesburg at this time. Her number is 352-365-1224. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and most important compassionate. Her staff mirrors Dr. Ana's approach to patient care. Just a side note, she treated my wife for covid and multiple complications during her 3 month hospitalization in 2021. She could not have been more exceptional. I am sure if you talk with her you will be equally impressed and comforted by her.

[Chamo]

Medical care in Florida is horrible.
Stay away from UFHEALTH
Go to Ocala Advent Health

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

I haven’t had to visit a doctor at the Villages doctor, but no doubt I will at some point. I’ve got a good PPO supplemental Medicare plan, and just looking for tips on how to find the best doctors in the area, whether PCP or specialists. Are there any good ‘doctor finder’ web sites, for example, and what to look for/what to stay away from? Thanks.

When I moved here, I wanted a doctor with privileges at an A-rated hospital (less likely to get an infection or poor care). The ONLY nearby A-rated hospital is Advent Health Waterman, which is about 30 minutes from my house in The Villages. (I also wanted a hospital that would take my excellent health insurance combined with Medicare. The Villages hospital would not take it, and it has a B rating anyway.) I went to the AdventHealth Waterman web site and chose one of the few internal medicine specialists accepting patients to be my regular doctor. Dr. César Unyón, from Peru. Board certified in the US. Excellent. I go to him for yearly checkups, and he sends me to specialists as necessary, such as a cardiologist, dermatologist, orthopedic surgeon, podiatrist, etc. All have privileges at AdventHealth Waterman. They share my medical files and appointment files. Because my doctor’s receptionist makes the appointments, I get in fast to see them. It’s a bit of a drive, but worth it. Plus, the hospital is like new. Beautiful. High quality care.

[toeser]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

I haven’t had to visit a doctor at the Villages doctor, but no doubt I will at some point. I’ve got a good PPO supplemental Medicare plan, and just looking for tips on how to find the best doctors in the area, whether PCP or specialists. Are there any good ‘doctor finder’ web sites, for example, and what to look for/what to stay away from? Thanks.

I used a doctor-finding website and found one with many 5-star ratings. Well apparently the doctor had many relatives or friends willing to vouch for him with a review, because I found him to be an absolute quack. By far the worst doctor I have ever encountered. So I no longer trust online reviews, at least without skepticism.

[Villages Kahuna]

The Villages Health is a group of 60-70 primary care physicians.has beautiful offices throughout The Villages. They also have their own hospitalist doctors at The Villages Regional Hospital. Visit the offices close to you and pick up the resumes of the doctors at that office. For Medicare-eligible patients they only accept Medicare Advantage plans from United Healthcare, Florida Blue and Humana. They limit the number of patients assigned to each doctor to permit long appointments. I’ve never had better, more caring primary care. They really make the effort to get to know you.

[Villages Kahuna]

The Villages Health is a group of 60-70 primary care physicians.has beautiful offices throughout The Villages. They also have their own hospitalist doctors at The Villages Regional Hospital. Visit the offices close to you and pick up the resumes of the doctors at that office. For Medicare-eligible patients they only accept Medicare Advantage plans from United Healthcare, Florida Blue and Humana. They limit the number of patients assigned to each doctor to permit long appointments. I’ve never had better, more caring primary care. They really make the effort to get to know you.

[Pennyt]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

I haven’t had to visit a doctor at the Villages doctor, but no doubt I will at some point. I’ve got a good PPO supplemental Medicare plan, and just looking for tips on how to find the best doctors in the area, whether PCP or specialists. Are there any good ‘doctor finder’ web sites, for example, and what to look for/what to stay away from? Thanks.

When I need to find a doctor, I do a bit of research. I search for reviews of the doctor I am considering (NextDoor, Talk of the Villages, etc - although I take these reviews with a grain of salt and look at the majority of reviews, not just one or two). Then I look at reviews from sites like healthgrades.com or vitals.com to see what the educational background and experience of the doctor is and also if there have been any malpractice suits against them. That research has served me well no matter where I've lived. That's how I found the doctors I have now here in The Villages and I've not had any problems with them.

[MrFlorida]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

The Villages Health is a group of 60-70 primary care physicians.has beautiful offices throughout The Villages. They also have their own hospitalist doctors at The Villages Regional Hospital. Visit the offices close to you and pick up the resumes of the doctors at that office. For Medicare-eligible patients they only accept Medicare Advantage plans from United Healthcare, Florida Blue and Humana. They limit the number of patients assigned to each doctor to permit long appointments. I’ve never had better, more caring primary care. They really make the effort to get to know you.

Same here, nothing but good things to say about them.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

I haven’t had to visit a doctor at the Villages doctor, but no doubt I will at some point. I’ve got a good PPO supplemental Medicare plan, and just looking for tips on how to find the best doctors in the area, whether PCP or specialists. Are there any good ‘doctor finder’ web sites, for example, and what to look for/what to stay away from? Thanks.

Stay away from Premier Medical. They have some outstanding, great doctors, but the support staff is just terrible. No good captain can steer a ship of fools.

[Deden]

Dr. Cristina Novela Cortes, MD Internal Medicine and Husband at Novudermaotology.com 352- 775-3565 She is a wonderful Doctor. Haven't met the Dermatologist her husband. She takes Medicare. Good Luck.

[Notsocrates]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

I haven’t had to visit a doctor at the Villages doctor, but no doubt I will at some point. I’ve got a good PPO supplemental Medicare plan, and just looking for tips on how to find the best doctors in the area, whether PCP or specialists. Are there any good ‘doctor finder’ web sites, for example, and what to look for/what to stay away from? Thanks.

My idea of a "good" doctor is one who is informed, diligent, attentive and considerate.
I do not know how you can find someone like this except by trial and error.
I would weigh only unfavorable remarks on a forum because
everyone knows when it's not good.

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by sowilts

Vizavee Brownwood, John Santos. The best in the business.

My wife is a big fan of John. FWIW, he is a PA, not a Dr.